Digital Signage for Rideshare Cars, Taxis and Fleets

PlayTVi is the software that manages what shows up on the screens installed in your vehicles. Install our app on a tablet, Android TV box or Windows PC, build the schedule in the dashboard and update one car — or an entire fleet — without going anywhere.

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from $7.90/screen · no credit card · no contracts

First things first: what PlayTVi is and what it isn't

It's the most common question from people who land here looking for "digital signage for rideshare cars." Let's get straight to the point:

What we are A software platform We sell a subscription to a digital signage system. You pay per registered screen, install our app on your device and control the content from the online dashboard.
What we're not We're not an advertising network We don't pay drivers, we don't pay per ride or per play, and we don't broker the sale of advertising space. No money is paid out for driving around with the screen on.
What we don't do We don't sell equipment You choose and buy the tablet, the mount, the charger and the vehicle's internet. Our app runs on standard, off-the-shelf Android and Windows devices.
Who makes the money The business side is yours If your goal is to sell space to local businesses, the negotiation, the pricing and the revenue are 100% yours. PlayTVi provides the tool that puts the content on air and proves playback with reports.
PlayTVi screen management dashboard: real-time status of screens installed in vehicles and fixed locations

One dashboard to control the screen in every vehicle

Every registered screen shows up in the dashboard with real-time status. You upload images and videos, build the playlist, set the schedule, and the vehicle's screen gets the update on its own over the internet — no USB stick, no collecting the tablet, no bringing the car back to the garage.

It's the same system used in stores, clinics and restaurants. The only difference in a vehicle is where the screen is installed.

  • Online, offline and updating status for every screen
  • Remote content updates on any vehicle
  • Screen groups to schedule the whole fleet at once
  • Playback reports to prove your ads ran
  • Local cache: the screen keeps playing even with no signal

How the screen works inside the car

Mount the device on the headrest, the console or wherever makes sense in your vehicle, install the PlayTVi app and activate the screen with a code. From then on, the dashboard is in charge of the content.

The passenger sees what you scheduled: your brand, the partners you sold space to, ride notices, weather, news or your own videos.

  • Activation with a unique code, right in the app
  • Portrait or landscape screen, depending on the mount
  • Works with Wi-Fi, an in-car router or a 4G SIM card
  • No driver interaction required during the ride
PlayTVi DASHBOARD PLAYLIST SCHEDULE Fleet brand video Video · 20s · every day Partner ad Image · 15s · Mon–Fri Weather and news Automatic · always on PUBLISH TO “FLEET” GROUP remote update SILVA TRANSPORT PARTNER SPACE the artwork you uploaded in the dashboard, at the time you set ⛅ 23°C On-board Wi-Fi network and password on screen Device and mount are on you You schedule in the dashboard · the vehicle screen updates itself

What you can show on the vehicle's screen

You decide what goes into the schedule. The system supports images, videos, web pages and automatic content.

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Your brand and your services

Showcase your fleet, your executive service, your tour package or your direct contact info. Many drivers and fleet owners use the screen to sell their own scheduled rides and private transportation.

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Your partners' ads

Closed a deal with the restaurant on the corner, the gym or the neighborhood store? Upload the artwork, set the time slots and the ad joins the rotation. The negotiation and the revenue are yours — PlayTVi takes no part.

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Passenger notices

Vehicle rules, accepted payment methods, the onboard Wi-Fi password, a request for a rating, a lost-and-found contact. Information that cuts down on questions and improves the ride experience.

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Automatic content

Weather, RSS news and lottery results drop into the schedule automatically and update without you lifting a finger. Great for keeping the screen lively between one piece of content and the next.

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Your own videos and entertainment

Your corporate videos, campaign materials, curated content you produced or licensed yourself. Anything in your media library can go into the playlist.

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QR codes in your artwork

Add a QR code to your artwork with Play Design and send the passenger to your WhatsApp, a partner's coupon, a menu or a quote request form. The action happens on their phone.

Digital signage in vehicles goes way beyond rideshare cars

Any vehicle where someone sits for a few minutes is a possible spot for a managed screen.

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Rideshare drivers Uber, Lyft and similar apps — a screen on the headrest, managed by the driver
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Taxis and cooperatives A standardized schedule for every member car, published all at once
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Fleets and executive transportation Consistent corporate messaging across every company vehicle
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Vans, charters and tours Tour itinerary, boarding notices, local partners and in-trip entertainment
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Public transportation Screens on city buses and vans with service information and scheduled content
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Car rental companies Usage tips, insurance, upgrades and partner services for renters
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Dealerships and auto repair shops The waiting room and showroom join the same account as your vehicle screens
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Media companies and agencies Run third-party screen networks, with a white-label option on the Ultimate plan

What you get inside the platform

The same features that power a retail chain power a vehicle fleet.

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Real-time dashboard

See which screens are online, offline or updating, storage used and account due dates in a single view.

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Media library

Organize images, videos and web pages in folders, with bulk upload and search by name. Everything is available to any screen in the account.

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Layout editor

Split the screen into zones: a large video, a notice ticker and a clock, for example. Portrait or landscape layouts, with preview.

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Play Design Studio

Create artwork right inside the platform, with ready-made templates, text, shapes and icons. No need to hire a designer to get started.

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Smart scheduling

Set the date, time, days of the week and priority for each piece of content. Apply the schedule to one screen or an entire group of vehicles.

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Playback reports

Total plays per media item, time on screen, peak hours and trend charts, with PDF and CSV export to show your partners.

What you'll need

PlayTVi doesn't sell or lend any equipment. Here's the honest list of what's on you.

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A compatible device Android tablet, Android TV box (from about $25) or a PC with Windows 10/11. You choose the model and screen size to fit the vehicle.
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Secure mounting Headrest mount, console base or equivalent mounting. Install it so it won't come loose when braking and doesn't block the driver's view.
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Power supply A car charger or 12V converter suited to the device, so the screen doesn't rely only on its internal battery during the shift.
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Internet connection 4G SIM card, in-car router or a phone hotspot. The app has a local cache and keeps playing offline, but it needs a connection to receive updates and send playback data.
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PlayTVi subscription From $7.90 per registered screen per month, with a 7-day free trial, no contract and volume discounts for accounts with many screens.
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Check the applicable rules Check the policies of your rideshare app, your union or cooperative, and your local rules on screens and advertising in vehicles before operating commercially.

Start small and grow at your own pace

You pay per active screen. One car or fifty, it works the same way.

$7.90 Per registered screen, per month, on the entry plan
7 days Free trial, with access to the platform's features
2 systems Android and Windows apps, included in the plan
No contract Cancel anytime from your dashboard, no fees

One account manages any screen, anywhere

Vehicle, store, reception, gym. If there's a screen, it can join the same dashboard and the same per-screen subscription.

What is digital signage in rideshare cars?

Digital signage in rideshare cars is the use of a screen installed inside the vehicle — usually a tablet on the front seat headrest — to show content to the passenger during the ride. It's the same idea as screens in elevators, pharmacies and waiting rooms, applied to the inside of a car.

For that screen to really work, someone has to control what it shows, when and for how long — and needs to know afterward what was played. That's exactly the role of digital signage software like PlayTVi: the driver, fleet owner or media company installs the app on the device, registers the screen in the account and controls everything remotely from the dashboard.

PlayTVi's role in this operation

PlayTVi provides only the software. We're not an advertising network, we don't buy or sell media space, we don't pay drivers and we don't provide equipment. The screen owner decides the content, negotiates with advertisers and gets paid for it. We deliver the platform that gets the content to the vehicle, follows the schedule and generates the playback report.

Who typically uses the platform in mobility

  • Rideshare drivers: promote their own private service and local partners they sign up themselves
  • Fleet owners and cooperatives: standardize messaging across dozens of vehicles with screen groups
  • Executive transportation, charters and tours: itinerary, notices and corporate content along the way
  • Rental companies: tips and add-on services for people driving a rental car
  • Media companies and agencies: run third-party screen networks, with a white-label option

Why a screen in a vehicle gets noticed

During the ride, the passenger is seated, not driving and has attention to spare. It's a different kind of exposure from a screen in a mall hallway, where people walk by in seconds. That alone doesn't guarantee results: what keeps a media operation going is a consistent schedule, quality artwork and the ability to prove your ads ran — three things that depend on the software behind the screen.

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Frequently asked questions about screens in vehicles

The questions we answer most on WhatsApp, answered here with no fluff.

Does PlayTVi pay drivers to install screens in their cars?

No. PlayTVi is a software company. We provide the platform that manages the content shown on the screens. We don't pay drivers, we don't pay per ride or per play, and we don't broker the sale of advertising space.

So how can I make money with the screen in my car?

The business side is yours. You negotiate directly with the advertisers or partners you want to show, set the price and keep 100% of the revenue. PlayTVi is the tool that puts the content on air, follows the schedule and generates the playback report you show the advertiser.

To be clear: building a media business takes work, and the return depends on your sales effort, your area and how many rides you do. We don't promise any earnings.

Does PlayTVi provide the tablet and the mount?

No. You choose and buy the device, the mount, the charger and the vehicle's internet. Our app runs on Android tablets and TV boxes and on PCs with Windows 10/11 — standard, off-the-shelf equipment, no specific model required.

Do I need internet in the vehicle all the time?

Not all the time. The app caches content locally and keeps playing even with no signal. A connection is needed to receive schedule updates and to sync the data behind your reports with the dashboard.

Does the system switch ads on its own based on the neighborhood or route?

No. PlayTVi schedules are set by date, time, day of the week and screen group. You can build a specific schedule for the vehicles that drive in a given area and apply it to that group, but the switch doesn't happen through real-time geolocation.

Can I manage several vehicles at once?

Yes. Screens can be organized into groups and receive the same schedule all at once. That's how fleets, cooperatives and rental companies update dozens of vehicles without having to visit each one.

How much does it cost?

Plans start at $7.90 per registered screen per month, with a 7-day free trial and no contract. Accounts with many screens get volume discounts. Details are on the plans page.

Is PlayTVi only for screens in vehicles?

No. The same account manages screens anywhere: stores, restaurants, clinics, gyms, supermarkets, hotels, barbershops and offices. Vehicles and fixed locations live side by side in the same dashboard, under the same per-screen subscription.

Try the platform in your vehicle for 7 days

Sign up, install the app on a device you already have and see what it's like to control the screen remotely. No credit card required to try it, no contract.